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Introduction Africa, the world’s second-largest continent, is a land of captivating beauty, rich cultural diversity, and complex challenges. Over the years, numerous missions in Africa have been undertaken by governments, international organizations, and non-profits, with aims ranging from humanitarian relief and development to peacekeeping and conservation efforts. In this article, we will delve into…
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By Horatius Bonar Let us look for a little at the men God has used as instruments in times of spiritual awakenings. Let us note their character and contemplate their success. They were men of like passions as we are, yet how marvelously blest in their labors! Whence, then, came their vast success? What…
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By Henry Blackaby What was the essence of the preaching of Jesus? As the Son of God delivered the message from the heart of His Father, the first word out of His mouth was, “Repent” (Matt. 4:17). This was the essence of Jesus’ preaching. When our Lord came, He had a very specific message…
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A deep stirring of God’s Spirit occurred in the parish of Pastor Blumhardt in the village of Mottlingen in Germany, following the remarkable deliverance of a young woman in the parish who had been afflicted by apparent demon possession. Within two months’ time, there was “scarcely a score of persons in the parish” who…
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John Christolf Blumhardt was born in Germany in 1805. From his father he imbibed in boyhood a keen relish for Scripture study. He received thorough training as a Lutheran pastor. Although the universities were largely discounting evangelical truth and simple faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, he passed through their courses thoroughly trained but…
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By David R. Reagan The Bible clearly teaches that society will degenerate in the end times, becoming as evil as it was in the days of Noah (Matt. 24:37-39). The Apostle Paul, speaking as a prophet, says that society will descend into a black pit of immorality, violence, and paganism (2 Tim. 3:1-5). He…
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By Lois J. Stucky (1928 – 2014) “We are living in the last hours of the last days of this age!” Millions are touched by calamities and sorrows. How frightening it must be to many to be living in this hour! And for us Christians, what a responsibility to be living in this hour!…